The center of activity this weekend will be in uptown for the ACC Championship game Saturday, with plenty of parties and events before and after. But if you’re not a fan, this carefully selected list also includes other great parties and social events.

Friday, December 2

Fourth Annual Palate to Palette
Attendees will travel throughout this beautiful uptown building to wine tasting stations set up inside artist studios—each station features one artist and one glass of wine. There will also be gourmet local food served, live music by Chasing Edison, and an auction and raffle. 7-10 p.m. $25-$35. McColl Center for Visual Art, 721 N. Tryon St., mccollcenter.org.

ACC Fan Central (Friday and Saturday)
The EpiCentre wants to be the party and entertainment headquarters this weekend for ACC football fans before, during, and after the Clemson vs. Virginia Tech ACC Championship game. The festivities begin Friday night at 7 p.m., featuring appearances by ACC team mascots, marching bands, and cheerleaders beginning at 9 p.m. Fans in ACC football gear will receive free admission to BlackFinn, Kazba, Mez, Mortimer’s, StrikeCity, Suite, and Whisky River until 11 p.m. Then on Saturday morning (if you’re not too hung over), there’s the ACC Championship Chase 5K Post Race Celebration at 8:30 a.m., which will include live music, food, ACC mascots, cheerleaders, and an awards ceremony for race participants (click here for details on the race). And once the nationally televised ESPN game kicks off at 8 p.m., if you don't have tickets then choose one of the EpiCentre venues to watch it. EpiCentre, 210 E. Trade St., epicentrenc.com.

Old-School R&B Party with Peace and Love Band
Enjoy good music with a good crowd. The Peace and Love Band is a fan favorite. Presented by The Jazz Diva. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $10. Fanz Sports Grill, 3425 David Cox Rd., jazzdivaevents.com, fanzsportsgrill.com.

Doug E. Fresh Live
The hip-hop legend and ultimate party starter returns to Charlotte to host Old School First Fridays. 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. $5 before 10:30 p.m. with flyer or membership; for VIP tables, 704-890-7436. Privilege, 223 S. Brevard St., privilegecharlotte.com.

Second Annual Miss Butter Pageant
See which lovely lady takes home this prestigious club crown. Music by DJ Ciprian and DJ Ahuf along with a guest DJ on the patio. 10 p.m.; show time 11 p.m. Cost varies; ladies free all night on guest list, rsvp@buttercharlotte.com; for VIP tables, viptables@buttercharlotte.com. Butter NC, at NC Music Factory, 950 NC Music Factory Blvd., buttercharlotte.com.

Toys From Tilt
Donate to a good cause and you’ll be treated to a party. Enjoy complimentary draft beers, wine, cocktails, and food. Music by DJ Drock. Benefiting Rotary International Mount Holly Chapter. 7:30-11 p.m. $10 and an unwrapped toy. Tilt, 127 W. Trade St., tiltontrade.com.

Conference Championship After-Party
Whether your team won or loss or even if you don’t care about college football, this will be a great place to party Saturday night. Music by DJ Skillz in the main room, and by DJ C-Rob on the patio. 10 p.m. Free until 11 p.m.; $10 and up after; for VIP tables, tami@republicofcharlotte.com. Re:Public, 314 N. College St., thesolkitchen.com, republicofcharlotte.com.

Girls just want to have fun. Boys will be boys. You’re an adult now. Sure, you have more responsibilities than ever and your time is increasingly pressed. But it’s imperative that you make time for happy hour. That you check out that new nightclub while it’s still the hot, new thing. Dusk Till Dawn will help you navigate Charlotte’s nightlife and social scene, telling you where to go and when to go there. Dusk Till Dawn is written primarily by Jared Misner and Jarvis Holliday.

Verify dates, times, prices, and other info at the web addresses for each event or venue listed on this blog.

About Jared

Jared Misner is from Florida, but it wasn't Southern enough for him to stay. He left the Sunshine State and land of endless summer in 2012 for our little city where the tea is always sweet and the people are even sweeter. Have something you want featured in the Dusk Till Dawn blog? Send Jared an email at DuskTillDawnblog@gmail.com, or send him a tweet @Jared_Misner.

About Jarvis

You may have seen Jarvis Holliday’s byline in Charlotte magazine and other publications, maybe on a story in which he’s interviewed a prominent official or written about a serious issue. Well, not here. He’s taking the night off because you should as well (and maybe the next morning, too). Follow him on Twitter @HollidayInk; email him at jarvish@grownpeopletalking.com.